Of ancient Troy, to make thy people's laws,

And send beneath thy yoke the conquered tribes;

Thou shalt not fiercely slay the fleeing Greeks,

Nor from thy car in retribution drag

Achilles' son; the dart from thy small hand775

Thou ne'er shalt hurl, nor boldly press the chase

Of scattered beasts throughout the forest glades;

And when the sacred lustral day is come,

Troy's yearly ritual of festal games,

The charging squadrons of the noble youth